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REPUTATION NATION

Welcome to Reputation Nation, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on corporate crises and reputation management.

Join our hosts, Stacy Bratcher – a savvy corporate lawyer and Anne Marie Malecha – a seasoned crisis management expert, as they dissect the headlines, scandals, regulatory actions, and cultural headwinds shaping today’s business landscape.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In each episode, our hosts and their guests offer:

  • Expert Analysis. Unpack high-profile, high-stakes crises with insider insights.
  • Strategic Takeaways. Learn actionable strategies to safeguard and enhance your organization’s reputation.
  • Legal Perspectives. Understand the legal implications of reputation and crisis management decisions.
  • Creative Crisis Management. Discover unique ways to preempt and protect your company’s operations and reputation.

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WHY LISTEN?

Reputation Nation is essential listening for:

  • C-Suite Executives
  • Corporate Communications Professionals
  • Legal Counsel
  • Risk Management Teams
  • PR and Legal Consultants
  • Anyone Invested in Protecting Their Organization’s Reputation
  • Anyone Interested in Armchair Analysis of Some of the Biggest Crises and Scandals

Our hosts bring decades of experience to the table, offering a unique blend of crisis, communications, media, risk management, and legal acumen. They’ll break down complex situations, offering clear, actionable advice that can help you navigate the waters of corporate reputation and hear some great stories along the way.

Don’t miss out on this invaluable resource for understanding how organizations earn – and burn – their reputation in today’s fast-paced business world.

Listen now on all major streaming services.

In a world where reputation is everything, perception is more than nine-tenths of the law.

EPISODEs

7. Lively v. Baldoni: Subpoenas, Stakeholders, & Legal Strategy

On this episode of Reputation Nation, Anne Marie Malecha and Stacy Bratcher take you straight into the heart of the Lively v. Baldoni showdown, focusing on the role of subpoenas,…
6. Lively v. Baldoni: Lawsuits, Leaks, and Receipts with Defamation Expert Joe Meadows

Reputation Nation hosts Anne Marie Malecha and Stacy Bratcher return for part 2 of the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni series with defamation expert Joe Meadows to explore how lawsuits,…
5. Lively v. Baldoni: Media Strategy, Missteps, & Reputational Fallout

Reputation Nation hosts Anne Marie Malecha and Stacy Bratcher examine high stakes litigation through the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni case, exploring the critical relationship between legal strategy and crisis…
4. Fast Four: The Reality, Ethics, and Risks of AI.

Reputation Nation hosts Anne Marie Malecha and Stacy Bratcher examine how AI is reshaping crisis, regulatory, and reputation landscapes, spotlighting Penske Media’s antitrust lawsuit alleging Google’s AI Overviews siphon traffic…
23andMe Data Breach: Legal, Privacy, & Reputation Fallout with Alya Sulaiman

This episode of Reputation Nation features data privacy attorney Alya Sulaiman in a deep dive on the 23andMe breach—how a credential stuffing attack spread through opt-in features like DNA Relatives,…
Trust on Trial: Governance, Board Resignations, and Crisis Comms Lessons from 23andMe

In this Reputation Nation case study, Anne Marie Malecha and Stacy Bratcher examine the fallout from 23andMe’s data breach beyond the technical incident—focusing on board oversight, founder optics, and crisis…
Data Rights, Oversight & Founder Control in 23andMe

What starts as a breach becomes a full-company stress test when the data is genetic, the brand is consumer-facing, and the stakes are personal. In this Reputation Nation conversation, Anne…
Washington D.C. landmark, hero image for Dezenhall Resources Crisis Communications Team The image shows the Jefferson Memorial, a neoclassical building with a domed roof and tall columns, surrounded by lush trees and blooming cherry blossoms. The memorial is situated by the water, where even members of a Crisis Management Team join the crowd to enjoy the scenic view.